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Potential facilitators and inhibitors to the implementation and sustainability of the community-based tuberculosis care interventions. A case study from Moshupa, Botswana

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health challenge in Botswana, with Moshupa village experiencing particularly high rates. To address this, community-based interventions involving treatment supporters have been implemented. However, this study identifies several facilitators and barriers affecting the success and sustainability of these interventions.Facilitators include … [Read more...] about Potential facilitators and inhibitors to the implementation and sustainability of the community-based tuberculosis care interventions. A case study from Moshupa, Botswana

Knowledge, skills, and training of community health workers to contribute to interprofessional education: a scoping review

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This scoping review sought to map existing literature to determine what is known about the knowledge, skills, and training of CHWs that could contribute to interprofessional education. After screening, a total of thirty-two publications were included in the analysis. Results from these publications suggested that CHWs need knowledge related to case management, communication, … [Read more...] about Knowledge, skills, and training of community health workers to contribute to interprofessional education: a scoping review

Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?

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The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform  managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?

Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review

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In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review

Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review

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This systematic review sought to investigate how primary health care (PHC) principles in CHW programs impact health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Four PHC principles were included in the review: universal health care, community participation, intersectoral coordination, and appropriateness of services. Authors screened 281 papers, and included 26 for review. … [Read more...] about Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review